Eric J. Stoecker
* ****** ****** ******* *****, CT 06096
*******@***.*** 843-***-****
Writer, Team Leader, Administrative Assistant, Artist, Auction Bookkeeper
SKILLS
Exceptional Written and Interpersonal Communication Skills
Successful Deadline and Priority Management Solid Knowledge of Social Media Platforms
Flexible, Motivated Self-Starter Intuitive Communication Techniques
Encyclopedic Knowledge of College and Professional Sports
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Town News Media LLC, Manchester CT
Writer/Reporter, September 2014-present
Featured writer for the Windsor Locks Journal, Windsor Journal, and the Bloomfield Messenger covering local high school sports, local human interest stories, and government, civic interest and cultural stories, in Hartford County, CT. I am directly accountable to and work closely with the chief editor on story development and selection, distribution and advertising. Requires extensive interviewing skills, the ability to seek out compelling and pertinent local story ideas and manage deadlines. Articles available upon request.
Doordash
Scheduling, shopping, and delivery of Food and household items, October 2021-present.
Myriad experiences in customer service, communication, and deadline management. Flexible schedule and attention to relatively minute details have been paramount.
Flower Power Farm, East Windsor, CT
Manager retail nursery, February 2022-2023, previously 2009-2012
Team Member for a growing family-owned wholesale and retail production nursery. Directly accountable to owner/CEO regarding departmental budget, purchase orders, vendor relationships and delivery reconciliations, special orders, customer service management and off-season productions activities. Also engaged in garden design services and installation for both nursery customers and the nursery itself.
EDUCATION
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
English Textual and Education Studies, Fall 1989 through Spring 1995
Loomis Chaffee School, Windsor, CT
Graduating class of 1989
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Since returning from Charleston, SC, where I spent the better part of 20 years working in horticulture but also including a successful 3 year stint with Publix grocery, I have been writing, Dashing, and working seasonally at Home Depot and Kohl’s. I love Kohl’s at the Holidays. I’m looking for a more stable environment, day-to-day.